Baylake UMC
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Step Out Into the Deep
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- ChildrenAll children ages 3 years – 5th grade and family and friends are invited to participate in Baylake's Children's programs. For more information, see below.
  MWM children "ham it up" during a shopping trip to Wal-Mart to purchase school supplies for the Terekeka Orphanage.
CHILDREN’S SEPTEMBER UPDATE
SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
We will wrap up our study of Paul and the theme of transformation on Sunday, September 5. Due to air conditioning issues on the second floor, we will meet in room 108 just for this Sunday. If there is a larger group, we will move to the social hall. Join us for great music and watch a clip from the movie "Ice Age."
Promotion Sunday: September 12
Preschool: Room 206
K – 1st grade: Room 211
2nd – 3rd grade: Room 212
Theme for the fall: Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control.
4th – 5th grade: Room 205
Theme for the fall: LIVE IT!
Building Skills for Christian Living
BEING A FRIEND
Children and parents are invited to an open house during the Sunday school hour on September 12. There will be special “fruit” snacks, an opportunity to fill out new registration forms, meet the teachers, and time to get to know one another.
Third Graders to Receive Bibles
On Sunday, September 12, children in third grade will be given their very own Bibles in the Water’s Edge service at 9:00 am and in the traditional service at 11:00 am. If your child will not be here to receive a Bible that day, please contact Ellen Clements, 464-2423 or eclements@baylakeumc.org to arrange another time.
Children’s Time at the Altar, at the 11:00 worship service, will return on September 12, Promotion Sunday. All children are invited to come to the altar for the children's message. Come on down!
Sunday Night Service Ops for Kids Growing in Grace, K-5th graders, begins on Sunday, September 19. Orientation for children and their parents begins at 5:00 pm. Come and find out about the wonderful opportunities for socializing, singing and service this fall. Dinner is included. Please bring your calendars to coordinate how you can participate with your children in helping with a craft, making dinner one evening, or helping on a field trip. You are welcome to come at 4:00 pm for sports games. Contact Ellen Clements if you have questions, 464-2423 or eclements@baylakeumc.org. INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSERY MINISTRIES
Thank you to Stephanie Jones who has been serving as the Interim Director of Nursery Ministries. For information about Kid’s Day Out, BCAM (Baylake Children’s After school Ministry) or nursery care for Sunday mornings or evening meetings, please contact Stephanie at 464-2423 or SJones@BaylakeUMC.org.
KID’S DAY OUT and BCAM
Begin September 9
There are still a few openings for this fall in our Kid's Day Out program. The children range in age from 1 to 3 years.
KDO Sessions are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and include a variety of fun and exciting activities that incorporate the WONDER-FILLED WEEKDAYS FOR FALL book.
BCAM (Baylake Children's After school Ministry) still has some openings for September. BCAM hours are from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call the church, 464-2423 for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sept. 9 - KDO and BCAM begin for this school year
Sept. 9 – Cleaning closets, 11 a.m.
Sept.12 – Promotion Sunday and Bible given out to 3rd graders
Sept. 13 – Teacher Orientation, 7 p.m.
Sept. 19 - Sunday Night Service OPS begin, orientation for parents and children, 5 p.m.
THERE ARE ALWAYS OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO SEE HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THE “WHOLE” GOSPEL AT BAYLAKE.
Call me at 464-2423 ext. 23, 650-1788 or eclements@baylakeumc.org. Thanks. Shalom, Ellen Clements
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 Sunday Worship Services: Traditional 9:00 & 11:00 am / Contemporary 9:00 am
Sunday School 10:10 am
Children's Mission Activities, some on Wednesdays and some on Sundays during the school year
FAB Wednesday Monthly Dinners
Autumn Extravaganza
Children’s Sabbath
Holiday Musical
Caroling in the neighborhood
Kid's Day Out
Children’s Afternoon Ministry (BCAM)
Easter Egg Hunt
UPWARD Soccer
Vacation Bible School June 21-25
Helping Hands Mission
Camp Gotcha August 2-6
 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. I Timothy 4:12 .
  Nursery
During the Sunday morning worship hours, a well-staffed, modern nursery is available for infants and toddlers. The nursery is also staffed during choir rehearsals, monthly UMW Prayer Breakfasts and other special events throughout the year.
 Vacation Bible School
VBS at Baylake is held 9:00 am to Noon, Monday thru Friday, the first week of summer vacation (according to the public school schedule). Designed to provide community outreach, as well as enrichment for members of the Baylake congregation, this program is staffed by adult and teenage volunteers. It is free of charge for all participants.
 Summer Day Camp
 Partners in Progress
Every Wednesday, between November and May, Baylake participates in the “Partners in Progress” after-school tutoring program for students from Thoroughgood Elementary School. This program is designed to supplement classroom instruction and encourage children in their academic endeavors. It is free of charge and staffed by members of the church. Transportation is available, and snacks and supervised recreation are also provided.
In order to fully staff our children's programs, parents and church members are asked to volunteer periodically. As a volunteer you only need to love the children and assist the teachers, please sign up in the rooms with teachers.
Director of Children's Ministries
ELLEN CLEMENTS 650-1788 |
